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Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: DOT Releases NOFO for FY23 Small Community Air Service Development Program Grants
On June 10, the DOT released a NOFO soliciting applications from communities interested in obtaining a discretionary grant under the Small Community Air Service Development Program to address air service and airfare issues in their communities.
06/10/2024
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Subcommittee Approves FY25 DHS Appropriations Bill; Good News for Airports
After a brief markup that largely focused on border and immigration issues, the House DHS Appropriations Subcommittee approved its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) spending bill by voice vote.
06/04/2024
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Updates Airports on Administration of FY24 AIP Grants
On June 3, the FAA's Office of Airports delivered an update to airport sponsors on administration of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for fiscal year 2024.
06/04/2024
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: New Deadline - Please Urge Your House of Representatives Members to Join Letter Supporting Funding for PFAS Transition Grant Program in FY2025
New Deadline for the House Letter Supporting Funding for PFAS Transition Grants.
06/03/2024
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: FY25 DHS Appropriations Bill Released; Good News for Airports
On June 3, in advance of the House DHS Appropriations Subcommittee considering its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) bill tomorrow morning, the Subcommittee released its draft bill and a summary.
06/03/2024
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: AAAE Seeks Airport Feedback on Airport Infrastructure Grant Program Funds
AAAE has become aware of an increasing number of conversations on Capitol Hill relating to a potential “claw back” of funding that was provided by Congress through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
06/03/2024
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Please Urge Your House of Representative Members to Join Letter Supporting Funding for PFAS Transition Grant Program in FY2025
Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) are circulating a letter requesting funding for the PFAS transition grant program in the upcoming FY25 THUD appropriations bill.
05/23/2024
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Please Urge Your Senators to Sign Letter Circulating in Support of Funding for TSA LEO Reimbursement Grants
We urgently need your help to convince the Senate to fund our aviation security priorities in the upcoming DHS appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025 (FY25).
05/15/2024
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Overwhelming Approves Final FAA Reauthorization Bill
On May 15, the House approved by a vote of 387 to 26 a multi-year bipartisan and bicameral FAA reauthorization bill.
05/15/2024
Airport Affairs
Hearing Alert: Technology Deployment Major Focus of Hearing on TSA’s FY25 Budget Request
Today, the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security held a hearing entitled “An Examination of the Transportation Security Administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget” with TSA Administrator David Pekoske.
05/15/2024
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Advances FAA Reauthorization Bill and Short-Term Extension
The Senate last night overwhelmingly approved a multi-year FAA reauthorization bill and after a brief hiccup cleared a measure to extend aviation programs and excise taxes through May 17.
05/10/2024
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Passes Comprehensive FAA Reauthorization Bill
After Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) used procedural maneuvers to turn back a long list of amendments including one that would have restricted TSA from using facial recognition technology at security checkpoints, the Senate by a vote of 88 to 4 just passed a multi-year FAA reauthorization bill.
05/09/2024
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: FAA Reauthorization Update: House Oks Another Short-Term Extension
While the Senate continues to make progress on a multi-year FAA reauthorization bill, the House of Representatives on May 8, cleared a bill to extend aviation programs and excise taxes through May 17.
05/08/2024
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: DOT Requests Feedback on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Transportation
On May 3, the DOT released a notice requesting feedback from industry stakeholders and the public on the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in transportation.
05/03/2024
Security Affairs
Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
On May 2, TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders.
05/02/2024
Airport Affairs
Hearing Report: Buttigieg and Lawmakers Discuss Transportation Safety
During a hearing today where lawmakers focused on transportation safety, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discussed the administration’s response to the recent bridge collapse in Baltimore and its plan to add 2,000 more air traffic controllers.
05/02/2024
Press Release: AAAE Elects Leaders for 2024-2025 at 96th Annual Conference & Exposition in Nashville
“AAAE is fortunate to have a group of exceptional airport executives who have pledged their time, energy, and talent to help guide the Association forward,” AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli said.
05/02/2024
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: White House Finalizes Significant Updates to NEPA Review Process
On April 30, the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released a final rule that makes a wide range of changes to the regulations that govern National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews.
05/01/2024
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Final FAA Bill. Measure Calls for Increasing AIP to $4 Billion Annually
After months of delay, House and Senate transportation committee leaders early this morning unveiled a bipartisan and bicameral FAA reauthorization bill that would increase AIP funding to $4 billion annually, authorize $350 million to help airports transition to fluorine-free firefighting foam, and usher in a long list of policy changes to help airports of all sizes.
04/29/2024
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: AAAE Opposes Legislation to Prohibit TSA From Using Biometrics at Checkpoints
AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli sent a letter to House and Senate Committee leaders opposing the addition of provisions to the pending FAA reauthorization legislation that would prohibit or severely restrict TSA from using biometric facial matching technologies at their security checkpoints, including TSA’s Credential Authentication Technology (CAT).
04/26/2024
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Urge Your House Lawmakers to Support Aviation Security Funding Priorities Now
We urgently need your help to convince House of Representative lawmakers to fund our aviation security priorities.
04/25/2024
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: EPA Releases Rule to Designate PFOA/PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA
On April 19, the EPA released a final rule that designates two PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), known as the Superfund law.
04/19/2024
Federal Affairs
Action Alert: Urge Your House Lawmakers to Support Aviation Security Funding Priorities
We urgently need your help to convince House of Representative lawmakers to fund our aviation security priorities in the upcoming DHS appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025 (FY25).
04/18/2024
Federal Affairs
Hearing Report: TSA Administrator Testifies on FY25 Budget Request
On April 16, TSA Administrator David Pekoske testified before the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee about his fiscal year 2025 (FY25) budget needs, which total $11.8 billion.
04/16/2024
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Seeks Airport Feedback on Noise Abatement Chart Updates
On April 15, the FAA released and requested comment on a draft document, “Noise Abatement Entries in the Chart Supplement (CS),” which includes proposed guidance to airports on how to communicate NAI to the pilot community through the CS.
04/15/2024
